When it comes to studying animals a- z in this podcast series, a very important addition is the strong symbolism of the snake that dates back millions of years over many different cultures. Some common symbolic meanings are rebirth and regeneration, because the snake can shed its skin… wisdom due to their cunning and intelligence. Snakes are associated with healing practices, and medical symbols. Because snakes can change their appearance and behavior, they symbolize transformation. With the ability to kill with the venom and instill fear, they represent destruction. The power of a snake is in its strength and resilience. They also symbolize eternity, when they form a circle with their tail in their mouth. In mythology, snakes are often connected to healers, seers, and oracles. In some Native American cultures, snakes are associated with the Earth, the water and fertility. The Hopi tribe, honors the snake as a symbol of life and transformation, performing snake dances to bring in rain and fertility. Perhaps one of the most well-known examples of snake symbolism is the religious sign of the snake or the serpent in the Garden of Eden, symbolizing the devil and temptation. 

Overall, the snake symbolizes both good and evil, healing, wisdom, cunning, transformation, power, fertility, life, death and eternity. So call in snake medicine into your life. Call on the snake spirit. “ Call IT in With Dar!”

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